IHS INC. 
By Nissan and Renault Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn will be the keynote speaker at the April 3 Automotive Forum sponsored by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and IHS, and hosted by the New York International Auto Show.
The day-long event at the Grand Hyatt New York, "Defining Success in the Automotive Industry: Staying Competitive in an Uncertain World," brings together industry thought leaders for discussions of critical issues facing the automotive industry and the effect those issues will have on the industry's key stakeholders, including manufacturers, suppliers and dealers.
Ghosn's keynote address is scheduled for 9:50 a.m. EST
Jim Lentz, president and chief operating officer, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A; Ludwig Willisch, president and chief executive officer, BMW North America; Jim Farley, group vice president, global marketing, sales and service, Ford Motor Company; and Reid Bigland, president and chief executive officer, Chrysler Canada, Inc. and president and chief executive officer, Dodge Brand will headline a panel on the Manufacturers' Perspective moderated by Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer of AutoNation.
Other speakers include Chip Perry, president and chief executive officer of AutoTrader.com; Lawrence D. Burns, co-author of Reinventing the Automobile: Personal Urban Mobility for the 21st Century; and Nariman Behravesh, chief economist of IHS. John Casesa, senior managing director of Guggenheim Securities, will moderate a Dealer Perspective panel discussion, and Fortune Magazine Senior Editor Alex Taylor will moderate a media panel discussion.
Additional sponsors include AutoTrader.com, Global Automakers, Dominion Dealer Solutions, The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Ally Auto and NADART.
News Media Registration: Credentialed members of the news media are invited to register to attend the forum at no cost. However, space is limited and you must register in advance. To register, please contact Jim Dorsey or Kate Smith at IHS at jim.dorsey@ihs.com or katherine.smith@ihs.com.
Agenda (as of Jan. 13, 2012)
| 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Opening Remarks Bill Underriner, chairman, NADA | |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Defining Success in the Automotive Industry: Staying Competitive
in an Uncertain World
Nariman Behravesh, chief economist, IHS | |
| 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM | Auto Trader Presentation Chip Perry, chief executive officer and president, AutoTrader.com | |
| 9:35 AM - 9:50 AM | Question and Answer with IHS presenters and Chip Perry, Auto
Trader Moderated by: Rebecca Lindland, director of automotive research, IHS | |
| 9:50 AM - 10:25 AM | Keynote Address
Carlos Ghosn, chairman and chief executive officer, Renault-Nissan
Alliance | |
| 10:25 AM - 10:55 AM | Networking Break | |
| 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM | Panel Discussion - Manufacturer Perspective Moderated by: Mike Jackson, chairman and chief executive officer, AutoNation
Jim Lentz - president and chief operating officer, Toyota Motor
Sales, U.S.A. | |
| 11:45 AM - 12:10 PM | Special Session To Be Announced | |
| 12:10 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:15 PM - 2:25 PM | Reinventing the Automobile
Lawrence D. Burns, co-author of Reinventing the Automobile:
Personal Urban Mobility for the 21st Century | |
| 2:25 PM - 3:50 PM | Retailer Featured Speaker: "Retailing Trends and Overview of the
NADA Facility Study"
Glenn Mercer, independent consultant | |
| 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM | Networking Break | |
| 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Panel Discussion -- Retailer Perspective Moderated by: John Casesa, senior managing director, Guggenheim Securities, LLC
Craig Monaghan, president and chief executive officer, Asbury
Automotive Group | |
| 4:05 PM - 4:10 PM | Overview of 2012 New York International Auto Show Lou Giordano, chairman of New York Auto Dealer Association | |
| 4:10 PM - 4:55 PM | Media Panel Discussion Summary of the Forum
Paul Ingrassia - Reuters | |
| 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Comments Bill Underriner, Underriner Motors, chairman, NADA | |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Forum Reception |
Additional information and participant registration (for non-journalists) is available at www.autoforumny.com
About IHS (www.ihs.com)
IHS (NYSE: IHS) is the leading source of information and insight in critical areas that shape today's business landscape, including energy and power; design and supply chain; defense, risk and security; environmental, health and safety (EHS) and sustainability; country and industry forecasting; and commodities, pricing and cost. Businesses and governments in more than 165 countries around the globe rely on the comprehensive content, expert independent analysis and flexible delivery methods of IHS to make high-impact decisions and develop strategies with speed and confidence. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado., USA, IHS employs more than 5,500 people in more than 30 countries around the world.
IHS is a registered trademark of IHS Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2012 IHS Inc. All rights reserved.
The NADA Story
The NADA story began in 1917 when 30 auto dealers traveled to the nation's capital to convince Congress not to impose a luxury tax on the automobile. They successfully argued that the automobile is a necessity of American life, not a luxury. From that experience was born the National Automobile Dealers Association. Today, NADA represents nearly 16,000 new-car and -truck dealerships with 32,500 franchises, both domestic and international. For more information, visit www.nada.org.
About the New York International Auto Show
Ushering in the latest motor trends, the 2012 New York International Auto Show will unveil an expansive collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. More than four floors of displays from the world's automakers will feature the newest vehicles and futuristic concept cars. More than 1,000 cars and trucks will be on display. NYIAS is North America's first and largest-attended auto show. The first exhibition was held in 1900 at Madison Square Garden. Today, the show represents the nation's largest new vehicle market, accounting for more than 840,000 new vehicle registrations in 2008. NYIAS is owned and produced by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association.
Important Show Dates | |||
| Press Preview | April 4 and 5 | ||
| Public Sneak Preview | April 6 | ||
| Public Show Dates | April 6 - 15 |
www.autoshowny.com
IHS
Jim Dorsey
+1 781 301 9069
jim.dorsey@ihs.com
or
IHS
Press Desk
+1 303 305 8021
press@ihs.com
or
NADA
Charles
Cyrill
+1 703 821 7121
+1 216 870 8837 (m)
CCYRILL@nada.org
